News From the Music World
NYC radio host challenges Amazon over brand misuse in Prime Video series, adding to the company’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement woes. Is anything you “buy” on streaming services truly yours?
Independent artists are fighting back as AI music platforms face 54 lawsuits for allegedly stealing millions of songs. Your voice could be trapped forever in their algorithms.
Federal court obliterates copyright claims against Anitta and UMG over “Funk Rave” hit, calling plaintiffs’ allegations “speculative at best.” Musicians must now rethink how they prove infringement cases.
Hip-hop mogul Diddy fights federal conviction with explosive appeal, challenging his 4-year sentence for Mann Act violations. The legal battle intensifies as his empire hangs in the balance.
Paz Lenchantin’s songs mysteriously vanish amid explosive plagiarism drama involving Brazilian legends. Her milestone album release transforms into a career-threatening debacle. The music industry watches closely.
Music mogul faces prison after dancing with the devil: Federal case exposes how a respected label executive entangled with cartels while building his empire. Blood money has consequences.
Hip-hop titan Busta Rhymes strikes back with defamation lawsuit against ex-assistant seeking $7M for alleged assault. The truth behind the explosive allegations will shake the industry’s foundation.
A limo driver demands $10M from Post Malone after appearing for mere seconds in a music video. The bizarre case could transform how the industry pays everyday people.
French Montana’s shocking court victory challenges sampling laws in hip-hop. The dismissal of this major copyright case leaves artists wondering if the rules of music sampling have forever changed.
Ancient wonder or modern playground? Egypt’s legal battle erupts as bass-thumping raves threaten the Pyramids’ 4,500-year-old limestone foundations. Cultural heritage hangs in the balance.
